Severn Woman Shot At Glen Burnie Moose Lodge Scuffle

Police arrested an Annapolis man and teenager at the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge early Sunday morning after an incident that resulted in the shooting of a 19-year-old woman from Severn. 

Police said the incident resulted from the men not being allowed to enter a 16th birthday party being held at the lodge.

Grazed by a bullet in the lower part of her body early , the woman refused treatment at the scene for what police called a "superficial wound."

Desmond Smith, 23, and Tijee Benett, 16, of Annapolis were arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment and other charges. Benett was charged as an adult.

According to police, officers responded to the Moose Lodge in the 1900 block of Crain Highway at about 11:15 p.m. after they received a report of a large crowd of disorderly people. While in the parking lot, police heard several gunshots and saw a blue Ford Crown Victoria leaving the lot. The 19-year-old Severn woman was injured as she ran from the area.

Officers stopped the car and detained the five people who were inside. Police also found and recovered a handgun on Crain Highway, near the exit of the Moose Lodge parking lot.

According to police, an investigation determined that the incident was a result of the men not being allowed into the party taking place at the Moose Lodge, which had been rented out for a 16th birthday party.

Officers reported that, despite a rental agreement that stated security was to be provided by the renter, there was no security in place.

A request for comment from someone with the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge was not immediately returned.

The investigation is ongoing.